Bar Manager
Osborne Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established client in Louth to recruit an experienced Bar Manager to lead their busy and vibrant bar operation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for exceptional customer service, and knows what it takes to build and motivate a successful team.
As Bar Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the overall guest experience, leading day-to-day operations, and driving commercial performance. Combining hands-on leadership with strong business acumen, you’ll create an atmosphere that keeps customers coming back while ensuring the bar operates efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards.
Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, including opening and closing procedures.
Lead from the front during busy service periods, setting the pace and standard for your team.
Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation, and overall guest experience.
Create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere through attention to detail, from ambience and music to lighting and presentation.
Recruit, train, coach, and motivate a high-performing team that takes pride in delivering outstanding service.
Foster a positive, professional working environment where people feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.
Manage weekly staff rosters to ensure the right people are in place to meet business demands.
Lead team briefings, provide constructive feedback, and lead by example at every opportunity.
Oversee the ordering of beverages, consumables, and bar supplies to ensure availability and cost efficiency.
Manage regular stocktakes and build strong, effective relationships with suppliers.
Monitor stock levels, pour costs, and wastage, implementing robust controls to protect margins.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and maximise profitability.
Oversee cash handling, daily reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting.
Monitor sales trends and use commercial insights to identify opportunities for growth.
Take ownership of agreed gross profit (GP) targets and implement strategies to achieve them.
Balance exceptional guest experiences with effective cost control and strong financial performance.
Ensure full compliance with licensing legislation, health and safety requirements, and responsible service of alcohol policies.
Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and operational excellence.
Ensure procedures and best practices are consistently followed across all aspects of the bar.
Build genuine relationships with customers and create a welcoming environment where guests want to return.
Lead by example in delivering friendly, attentive, and professional service.
Handle customer feedback and resolve issues confidently, efficiently, and positively.
Continuously look for ways to enhance the guest experience and encourage repeat business.
We’re keen to hear from a confident, commercially minded hospitality professional who combines strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for creating outstanding customer experiences.
You’ll ideally bring:
2–5 years’ experience as a Bar Manager or in a senior supervisory role within a busy hospitality environment.
A proven track record of leading, developing, and motivating successful teams.
Strong working knowledge of POS systems such as Toast, NCR, or similar platforms.
Experience with stock control, inventory management, and ordering systems.
Excellent organisational, communication, and people-management skills.
The ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions, and lead confidently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong commercial awareness, financial understanding, and attention to detail.
A proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional customer service.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Erna Tupaz or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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